The Lancewood – 3 July 2026

Principal's pānui – 3 July 2026

I want to take a moment to thank every member of our community for your positive contributions this term.

The weeks ahead
Visit the key dates page on our website to keep up-to-date.

Friday 3 July
Last day of term two

Friday 10 July
Matariki public holiday

Monday 20 July
First day of term three

Friday 24 July
8:50am: Mihi whakatau for new learners, whānau and kaimahi

Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August
Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik | Vanuatu Bislama Language Week

Monday 27 July to Wednesday 5 August
Level 2 and 3 art show

Wednesday 29 July
6:30pm PTA meeting (Te Kura Tuarua – read more here)

Sunday 2 and Monday 3 August
DanceNZmade

Sunday 2 August to Saturday 8 August
'Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Airani | Cook Islands Māori Language Week

Tuesday 11 August
Senior course information evening – time and location tbc
For learners going into year 11, 12 and 13 in 2026 (read more here)

Friday 14 August
Dance showcase

News

Year 11, 12 and 13 academic wrap-up: Look ahead to derived grade exams in term three.

We acknowledge the fantastic effort and dedication our seniors have poured into term two.

2026 New Zealand Japanese Trivia Championships

Four Rolleston College learners took part in the event at Hornby High School.

Careers and development: 3 July 2026

Driver education courses, Careers in Heritage event, tertiary presentation dates and more.

RC Said WHAT podcast: Episode 5

Listen to the latest podcast episode.

Arts update: 3 July 2026

Velocity Dance Competition, Finding Nemo Jr, and RC X-Factor.

2026 end of year dates for senior learners

Your final week of school starts on Monday 2 November. Find the details here.

Languages news: Le Petit Prince

"On ne voit bien qu'avec le couer, l'essentiel est invisble pour les yeux."

EPro8 success for year 9 and 10 learners

We took two teams to the recent grand final!

Wayfinding For Life workshop

A group of Māori and Pasifika learners took part in the Te Toki Voyaging Trust workshop last week.

Ready to Learn: Communication with Rolleston College

The best contact at our kura to discuss your learner.

Mid-year academic update: Celebrating success and looking ahead

We want to acknowledge the incredible dedication, resilience, and hard work of our senior learners.

Rolleston on Broadway this weekend!

Rolleston Brass and Selwyn Community Choir present Rolleston on Broadway.

Save the date: Senior curriculum evening Tuesday 11 August 2026

An information evening for learners going into year 11, 12 and 13.

Meet your PTA: Building community and boosting our school!

We want to reinvigorate our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – come along to a meeting on Wednesday 29 July.

Ready to Learn: Parenting through big bursting behaviours

A workshop helping you understand the "why" behind meltdowns, overwhelm and big emotions.

Year 10 camp: Coming up in term four

We are deep into planning year 10 camps!

Attention year 12 learners: Student leadership opportunities

Applications are now open for 2027!

Keystone Trust school leaver study awards and construction scholarships

Industry scholarships for learners taking up studies for careers in the property and construction sectors.

Enviroschools recycling and organic waste collection

Contribute your organic waste to our worm farms and help produce healthy, sustainable kai!

2026 leavers' gear: Orders open at the beginning of term three!

Leavers' gear for year 13 learners has been finalised and will be online from Monday 20 July.

Riccarton Rotary Youth Trust scholarship: applications close on 14 August 2026

Learners starting a degree at Ara, Lincoln, or UC in 2027 can apply for this $30,000 award.

Te Kura Tuarua tutorial schedule

Check out all the available tutorials for senior learners here.

A Night at the Races rugby tour fundraiser: Friday 31 July 2026

Join us for a unique and exciting night of races, auctions, raffles and more!

Selwyn Hawks holiday basketball camp

Join Canterbury Rams pro coaches for this holiday basketball camp.

Rolleston College North Island golf tour 2027

Experience some of the finest courses in the central North Island – for student golfers of all handicaps!

Pottery workshops

Get creative in the holidays at Hampton Grove Pottery.

Selwyn Access Improvements project update

Waka Kotahi NZTA has provided a June update.

Focus For Future environmental short film competition

Into film? Passionate about the environment? We challenge you to Focus for Future!

Ellesmere art and craft hub holiday workshops

Jewellery making, origami, stonecraft, and a kids' watercolour exhibition!

Free street art workshops for rangatahi (14 to 18 years, and 16 to 25 years)

Youth Hub Christchurch is running workshops hosted by Nick Tam (Ikarus DTRcrew).

Luminaires acting and singing workshops in term three

Try a free session.

Selwyn youth sport and recreation events

UV roller disco and pool party.

Public transport student experience survey

A youth-led project focused on public transport in the greater Christchurch region.

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